Owen, Ben, John and Henry paid a total of $63 for a souvenir. Henry paid
12 of what the rest paid. Owen paid 40% of what the rest paid. Ben and John paid an equal amount of money. How much did John pay?
| Owen |
Ben |
John |
Henry |
Total |
| 2x7 |
1x7 |
3x7 |
| 2x3 |
5x3 |
7x3 |
| |
1 |
1 |
|
|
| 6 u |
4 u |
4 u |
7 u |
21 u |
40%=
40100=
25 Owen's share : Total share = 2 : 5
The total amount paid for the souvenir is repeated. Make the total amount the same. LCM of 3 and 7 is 21.
Amount that Ben, John and Henry paid = 15 u
Amount that Ben and John paid
= 15 u - 7 u
= 8 u
The amount that Ben and John each paid is the same.
Amount that Ben and John each paid
= 8 u ÷ 2
= 4 u
Cost of the souvenir = 21 u
21 u = 63
1 u = 63 ÷ 21 = 3
Amount that John paid
= 4 u
= 4 x 3
= $12
Answer(s): $12
